These guides will take you step by step through the safe removal of what are considered to be the Customer Replaceable Unit (CRU) parts of a Latitude E4310 system. (CRUs are the parts of the system that shouldn't need an engineer to remove or replace.) The guides will also include pictures to reference what's involved. (Just reverse the removal instructions to fit any part.)

During installation or removal of any hardware always ensure all data is backed up properly

Disconnect any telephone, network, or USB cables from the computer

Disconnect the computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets

Establishing image.

Slide the securing latch to release the battery. (The Securing latch is indicated by the Yellow square in the picture above.)

Slide out and remove the battery. (Pull the Battery away from the rear of the Unit.)

Complete.

Note:

With the AC adapter plugged in to the system, but turned off at the mains power socket, turn on the system and start the system up in to the BIOS. (Tap Rapidly on the <F2> key as the system POSTs to enter the BIOS.)

Go to the 'Battery Information' section in the BIOS. The battery status shown as discharging, normal and AC adapter = not installed.

Turn on the AC adapter at the mains power socket. The battery status should reflect as charging, normal and AC adapter = 90W(depending of the type of AC adapter installed).